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HIGHLY UNCOMMON FINE GRADE INTACT AUBLYSODON TYRANNOSAUR PRE-MAXILLARY TOOTH Hell Creek Formation - South Dakota, U.S.A. LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 68 - 65 million years ago All tyrannosaur teeth now fetch steep prices reflecting their rarity and market demand. No type of dinosaur commands more respect and fascination than the members of the tyrannosaur family. Without question, fine quality teeth of these dinosaurs will steadily appreciate year after year as limited legal collecting regions in the United States continue to be scavenged and produce less and less fine specimens as time goes on. This is an uncommon tooth both in species and in quality. It is a pre-maxillary specimen from the little known Tyrannosaur dinosaur family, Aubsylodon. Very seldom are fossils from this tyrannosaur offered and when they are, they are usually rather poor quality teeth with bad enamel. This is a very high grade example with dense enamel and top preservation (much better than appears in photos). Light brown color and luster is 100% natural and superb. The entire crown is complete without any damage and the tooth was found INTACT. This tooth came from the front of the jaws where they have a D-shaped cross-section instead of being laterally compressed. Tooth has NO REPAIR and NO RESTORATION or FABRICATION. This is definitely a prize specimen and recommended for any collection showcasing rare, uncommon and finest grade fossils. The name AUBLYSODON means "backward tooth" and refers to the odd-shaped dentition of this predatory therapod dinosaur named in 1868 by paleontologist J. Leidy. The only remains ever discovered amount to teeth and partial skull elements. Controversy surrounds the understanding of this meat-eater but it is a member of the Tyrannosaurid family of dinosaurs. Estimated length is 15 feet. VERY RARE DINOSAUR - LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THIS BIZARRE-TOOTHED TYRANNOSAUR! .55" long SOLD DT18-010 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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